Invasion of the Belly FatBeth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Fat around your middle means fat is overwhelming your organs. Heart and metabolic problems are often the result. There is one cure.
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Moms' Invisible WorkLeslie Carr
Knowing kids' teachers, kids' schedules and what's in the fridge takes a lot of mental energy, even if it largely goes unrecognized.
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The Wallet-Well Being ConnectionCharlotte LoBuono
Fiscal security and physical health are more closely linked than people probably think.
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Sex and The Senior CitizenNeil Wagner
Sex is good medicine as you age. It doesn't need to be world-class; closeness is what's required.
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Nature's Healing Power, Written in Your BloodNeil Wagner
When you're stressed, it shows in your blood. Those markers improve when you spend time in greenery.
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Leaving a Bad Boss BehindNeil Wagner
Workers who have been bullied or abused by a superior often become very different managers.
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Let Your Feelings ShowAlice G. Walton
Suppressing your feelings may seem like the right thing to do, but it's bad for your kids and your relationship.
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Let Patients ChooseNeil Wagner
When people with PTSD were able to choose which of two proven treatments they received, they did a lot better.
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Coffee, For Your SkinCharlotte LoBuono
Caffeinated coffee could help keep a common skin condition in check.
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An Empathy BoosterAlice G. Walton
Virtual reality experiences can help us become more compassionate toward people whose lives are difficult.
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An Optimistic FailureLeslie Carr
Entrepreneurs who are highly optimistic are more likely to fail than their realistic or pessimistic counterparts.
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A Better Way to Measure Depression?Neil Wagner
Depressive symptoms ease when people receive vagus nerve stimulation. Something even more important happens, too.
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It's OK Not to Be OKAlice G. Walton
Yes, most of us recover from trauma in the long run. But that doesn't change how tough the immediate aftermath is.
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A Fast Track to Relief from PTSDNeil Wagner
Veterans enrolled in a shorter, more intensive therapy program designed to address their thoughts and fears improved dramatically.
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Protect Your Gut from StressBeth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Stress can make your gut "leaky" and lead to an irritable bowel. Certain foods reduce its physical and emotional impact.
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Turning Vacant Lots into Mental Health OasesCharlotte LoBuono
When urban communities replace trash-strewn lots with grass, good things happen to residents' mental health.
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Greenspace Is Good MedicineNeil Wagner
Spending time in nature can protect you from diabetes and heart disease. Maybe it's time your doctor prescribed a trip to to the park.
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Look for the Forest, Not the TreesAlice G. Walton
Having trouble making a big decision? Research shows that taking a few steps back can help.
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Police Violence and the Black CommunityCharlotte LoBuono
When an unarmed black man dies at the hands of police, the damage to the community goes on long after the civil unrest has subsided.
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Is Small Talk Underappreciated?Leslie Carr
High quality conversations that are meaningful to us make us happy. Small talk can pave the way.
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Meditation vs. RelaxationAlice G. Walton
Mindfulness meditation and relaxation offer different benefits to the mind and brain.
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Helicopter Parents Don't HelpLeslie Carr
Kids with over-controlling parents have a harder time managing their emotions. Here's what you can do.
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Wired for Depression?Alice G. Walton
People with diabetes and prediabetes were found to be more reactive to stress, which can lead to depression and anxiety.
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The Perils of Flex-TimeNeil Wagner
It's nice to be able to work from home, but it can mean you are never off-duty.
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Why Immunity Fades with AgeAlice G. Walton
The epigenetic effects of lifestyle factors like stress, diet and what city you live in have a bigger effect on immunity than genes do.
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Toxic WorkplacesNeil Wagner
Office dramas and rude coworkers can take a toll on your mental health. The trick is to find a way to leave it at the office.
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The Risks of Being a Night OwlCharlotte LoBuono
Night owls live in an early-bird world and face serious health consequences. Change your biorhythms or change your job.
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Pregnancy and Heart FailureEsther Entin, M.D.
A woman's chances of having a heart attack go up when she is pregnant. Learn the risks and warning signs.
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Loneliness and LossLeslie Carr
Losing your spouse leaves you not only grief-stricken, but lonely. Here's something that will help.
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Performance AnxietyLeslie Carr
If you tend to choke in situations where you've failed in the past, become a student of failure.
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Fuggedaboutit and Feel BetterCharlotte LoBuono
There appears to be something to be said for suppressing negative emotions. It may help reduce the risk of depression.
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The Bottom of the Healthcare HeapNeil Wagner
Healthcare in the U.S. costs way more than it does anywhere else, and it delivers less.
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A Depression Awareness Program for TeensLeslie Carr
Teaching teens to spot depression is a powerful way to help kids get the counseling they may need.
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Normal Is a Big TentAlice G. Walton
Don't bother looking for a clear line between what's normal and what's not. When it comes to your brain, it's all part of a continuum.
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Faster Relief from PTSDNeil Wagner
Two weeks of exposure therapy relieved soldiers' symptoms of PTSD just as well as eight weeks did.
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A Different Look at WillpowerLeslie Carr
Self-control isn't easy, but seeing it as difficult makes it even harder to come by. Lighten up.
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A Hormone Patch for DepressionCharlotte LoBuono
Women transitioning to menopause are at high risk for depression. An estrogen patch could help.
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When Work Life Takes over Personal LifeNeil Wagner
Flex-hours, freelance and working from home sound great. And they can be. But you need to set some boundaries.
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Putting Mindfulness to the TestLeslie Carr
A counseling center, overwhelmed by visits from anxious students, gives mindfulness training a try.
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Meat for Mental Health?Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Meat can help young adults' brains deal with stress. Aging brains have different nutritional needs.
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Another Way to Support Mental HealthCharlotte LoBuono
Apps can help people with mental health problems get the support they need.
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Tantrums: Have a PlanAlice G. Walton
Meltdowns are hard to bear. Have a game plan for keeping it together to help your child and keep you sane.
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Paint It BlueNeil Wagner
People under stress calm down over three times faster when they are exposed to this type of light.
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Good to ForgetAlice G. Walton
Being able to suppress unwanted thoughts helps us cope with stress. Now we know more about how the brain makes this happen.
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Surveillance Via Cell Phone Neil Wagner
Targeted advertising can be used to turn phone apps into tracking devices.
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Urban Gray Matter Needs TreesLeslie Carr
Noise, crowding and pollution all stress city dwellers' brains. But when there's a forest or park nearby, things change.
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Heartburn Meds May Trigger Liver DiseaseAlice G. Walton
Common proton pump inhibitors like Nexium or Prilosec can harm gut bacteria and increase the risk of liver disease.
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Paranoid InsomniacsEsther Entin, M.D.
Lack of sleep can leave you vulnerable to depression, paranoia and hallucinations. Online treatment seems to help.
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Being a Couch Potato Can Make You SadAlice G. Walton
People who exercise one to two hours a week have a much lower risk for depression than those who are sedentary.
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Relieve Your Worried BrainLeslie Carr
People who are prone to worry waste a lot of mental energy. Here's a way to reboot your brain.
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You Are Not Alone in Feeling AloneCharlotte LoBuono
Every year new students and new hires at various companies have to contend with the feeling that everyone knows each other -- except them.
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Good Friends Are Good For YouAlice G. Walton
Close friends are good for your long-term health. The opposite is also true.
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Nature Behind BarsAlice G. Walton
Good things happen when prisoners are given a chance to spend time immersed (virtually) in nature.
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Depressed New MomsEsther Entin, M.D.
Many new mothers experience some form of postpartum mood disorder. Yet few seek help.
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What Keeps Parents Up at NightEsther Entin, M.D.
A national poll identifies 10 of the biggest fears parents have when it comes to their children's health and safety.
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Self Control Is Easier in the Third PersonLeslie Carr
There's a way to get your emotions under control that won't exhaust your willpower.
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Time and HappinessAlice G. Walton
Using your money to buy services that free up your time isn't lazy -- it's wise.
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The Road to MenopauseEsther Entin, M.D.
Every woman alive goes through the transition to menopause. It can take years. Hot flashes are just one of the many unpleasant symptoms.
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Can Parents Be Too Supportive?Alice G. Walton
Parents can be too supportive, at least in a study of third graders. But the issue may be trickier than that.
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Blood Pressure ControlAditya Khetan MBBS, Richard A Josephson MS MD, and Sri Krishna Madan Mohan MBBS, MRCP, FACC
Keeping hypertension under control protects your health. So why do so many fail to do it? Part 2.
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A Novel Way to De-ClutterNeil Wagner
Are you holding on to too much stuff? Here's a way to honor sentimental items of clothing or toys without succumbing to clutter.
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Anxiety and Volatility in RelationshipsCharlotte LoBuono
If one member of a couple worries too much about the attachment of his or her partner, it can cause problems.
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Batter Up Too Late?Neil Wagner
Baseball players' reaction times improved when they got an extra hour of sleep. Stress and fatigue went down, too.
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Pups Help Kids CopeNeil Wagner
The challenges of school and growing up are much easier to handle with a dog by your side.
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Noise in NatureNeil Wagner
Noise is increasingly polluting the peace and quiet of protected areas, disturbing plant and animal life.
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The Problem with Comfort FoodEsther Entin, M.D.
Using food to soothe kids is likely to lead to emotional eating and weight gain.
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Why Kids Drop OutNeil Wagner
Life crises contribute to many kids' decision to leave school. A little help navigating these rough times could prevent it.
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Two Ways to Crank Up Your MemoryAlice G. Walton
Meditation and music both appear to help preserve memory in the aging brain.
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Four Reasons to Join a GymNeil Wagner
If you are struggling with weight loss or fitness goals, check out the nearest gym. It could make all the difference.
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A Cure for Fake NewsNeil Wagner
You can inoculate yourself against fake news. It starts with knowing that it's out there.
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Alcohol’s Effects on MemoryAlice G. Walton
Alcohol may make you unable to forget. And this matters for people with PTSD.
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Calm and Happy? There's an App for ThatNeil Wagner
Clinicians have designed a set of apps to reduce depression and anxiety. They seem to help.
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Why We Need More Fun at WorkCharlotte LoBuono
Managers who encourage policies that get workers to know each other have employees who learn more and faster on the job.
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Have A Bad Boss?Neil Wagner
There are basically two types of bad bosses — those who are dysfunctional and those who are are much darker.
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Finding More FunNeil Wagner
It's more fun doing something on the fly, improvising, than following a master plan. Keep things loose.
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Men and NutsNeil Wagner
Why do nuts, and walnuts especially, do so much for men? They can even boost men's moods.
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How Good Is "Good" Cholesterol?Charlotte LoBuono
High density lipoprotein is not as bad for your heart as LDL cholesterol. But it may not be as good we think.
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The Real Culprit in Celiac?Charlotte LoBuono
The cause of celiac disease and gluten intolerance may not be gluten after all.
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Want to Curb Kids' Electronic Media Use?Esther Entin, M.D.
First you need a plan. Setting limits now will pay off. These guidelines will get you on your way.
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Economic Uncertainty and Mental DeclineCharlotte LoBuono
Financial hardship doesn't just affect physical health; cognitive health suffers, too.
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Taking the Guesswork Out of Depression TreatmentAlice G. Walton
Finding the right treatment for depression is not easy. Researchers may have found a way.
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Parenting In The Digital AgeEsther Entin, M.D.
Parents now have to juggle the demands of their children with those of their electronic devices.
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A Double Whammy to the HeartEsther Entin, M.D.
First heart attacks are most likely to occur when these two triggers occur together. You can bring both under better control.
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Crazy CatsNeil Wagner
Is your cat driving you crazy? Two veterinarians and an animal behaviorist have a suggestion that should help.
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Fertility Plummets When Women Are StressedAlice G. Walton
A 45% reduced conception rate is clear evidence for why women — and men — need to take stress reduction seriously.
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Senior SerenityCharlotte LoBuono
Most seniors are happier than people in their 20s and 30s, making them an untapped resource for the mental health of young adults.
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Child Abuse Shortens LivesEsther Entin, M.D.
Women who were abused in childhood don't live as long as those who weren't. Men are less affected.
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Saving Billions, With Trees Neil Wagner
When California measured the value to citizens of the trees lining its streets, the savings added up.
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The Art of Stress Relief Alice G. Walton
Making art helps reduce stress — it doesn't matter whether you are good at it or not.
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Emotional Support for Job SeekersNeil Wagner
Looking for for work is nobody's idea of a good time. But you can prevent yourself from sabotaging your best efforts.
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How Economics Affects Our Ability to Delay GratificationLeslie Carr
Resisting temptation is not always a good thing, at least not when rewards are scarce.
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Parents' Effects on the Brain Esther Entin, M.D.
Supportive parenting actually leaves its mark on key areas of kids' brains, making them better able to handle stress and emotion.
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Ease Depression, Help the HeartNeil Wagner
Depression is not good for your cardiovascular system, but there is a way to erase the risk.
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What Uncertainty Means for StressNeil Wagner
Would you rather know definitely that something bad is going to happen, or be unsure of it?
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Is Your Cell Phone Making You Sad? Alice G. Walton
Worried about how much time you spend on your phone or computer? Here's one way to think about it.
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Enraged MiceNeil Wagner
New brain research offers more insight into where rage comes from, and how it's kept in check.
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Wired to Create: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Creative MindScott Barry Kaufman and Carolyn Gregoire
Frozen in the SpotlightAlice G. Walton
Performance anxiety is all-too-familiar to many. Now scientists know why it occurs.
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Don't Worry; Be UnhappyNeil Wagner
Feeling down won't make you unhealthy. In fact, it is likely the other way around.
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A One-Stop Treatment for Phobia?Alice G. Walton
Could phobias be treated in as little as one session? Research is starting to say ‘yes.’
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The High Price of a Toxic CoworkerAlice G. Walton
Domineering, angry workers are not good for a company's bottom line.
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Parents, Dial Down the PressureAlice G. Walton
High expectations can be good for kids. But when they are unrealistic, they can backfire.
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A Depression-Diabetes Connection?Neil Wagner
People who are insulin resistant and depressed may be helped by treatment with the diabetes drug, pioglitazone.
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The Two Faces Of Social MediaLeslie Carr
The time teens spend on Facebook can increase stress. But there's another, beneficial, side to it.
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When Work Worries Follow You HomeAlice G. Walton
Having trouble disconnecting your brain from work? Some simple steps can help.
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Relaxation Puts A Dent In Healthcare CostsAlice G. Walton
People who meditate or do yoga use far fewer healthcare services than those who don't. Insurers, take note.
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Bullies Can Be StoppedEsther Entin, M.D.
Anti-bullying laws really can make a difference. Many states are having success. Here's how.
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Compulsive Texting And Academic AchievementNeil Wagner
Some teens find it difficult to stop texting or ignore texts. Compulsive texting can cause academic problems.
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You Snooze, You WinNeil Wagner
Lowering blood pressure may be as simple as taking a nap. It's good for your heart, too.
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Kids, School and HeadachesNeil Wagner
Back-to-school brings headaches for many kids. The stress and change of schedule are two reasons.
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Oh No! Where's My Phone?Neil Wagner
See how you stack up when it comes to the anxiety some feel when they can't find their phones.
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Workaholics, Overtime May Be Killing YouNeil Wagner
Working 10 to 15 hours of overtime each week greatly increases the risk of stroke and heart disease.
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The Dark Side of PerfectionismNeil Wagner
It's fine to want to do a really good job, but constant perfectionistic worry about being judged can bring burnout.
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Mindfulness Training Eases PTSDAlice G. Walton
Mindfulness-based stress reduction helped ease veterans’ symptoms of post-traumatic stress.
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What Noise Is Doing to Your WaistlineNeil Wagner
The more noise from trains, planes and automobiles you hear daily, the bigger your waist, and the more belly fat you are likely to have.
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Stress Really Does Take Years Off Your LifeCharlotte LoBuono
Post-traumatic stress doesn't just bring on emotional issues. It accelerates physical aging, too.
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There Must Be a Safer Way to Treat Kids’ DepressionEsther Entin, M.D.
Antidepressants increase the risk of suicide in some kids. Here's why.
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Parenthood Puts An End to Couples' Equal WorkloadsLeslie Carr
When a first child arrives, couples' equal workloads go out the window. But it's not all dad's fault.
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The Upside of Stress -- Why Stress is Good for You and How to Get Good at ItKelly McGonigal, Ph.D.
Under Pressure? Try Self-Affirmation Annie Sofield Reed, LCSW
When we want to do a good job, self-affirmations are a good way to counteract our worries about not being able to do well enough.
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Taking a Step Back from a Stressor May Be the First Step in Recovering from ItAlice G. Walton
Taking a mental step back from a problem may be just the trick to solving it.
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Start Now: Recovering from Psychological TraumaJ. Douglas Bremner, M.D.
More than half of us will be exposed to some form of a psychological trauma which can lead to PTSD.
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Helping Others Can Ease Social AnxietyAlice G. Walton
When teens with social anxiety help others, they come to feel more comfortable in their own skin.
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Activating Important Memories May Make Us Forget Alice G. Walton
The act of committing something to memory may make us unable to recall other events.
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Air Pollution Raises Anxiety LevelsEsther Entin, M.D.
Air pollution puts your emotional health as well as your physical health at risk.
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Why We “Love” Bad NewsAlice G. Walton
Newspapers know that bad news draws us in more than good news. But there is a cost.
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Being Lonely is Bad for Your HealthNeil Wagner
Loneliness can be a health hazard, just like being sedentary, or overweight.
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Parents Who Share Too MuchLeslie Carr
When parents share their children's every move on YouTube or Facebook, it can create problems with privacy and identity.
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Bouts of Anger, Stress, Can Bring on A Heart AttackAlice G. Walton
Anger management may be good heart attack prevention.
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Misleading Numbers on Campus Sexual AssaultsNeil Wagner
Guess what happens to the number of rapes and sexual assaults reported on campuses when legal scrutiny is lifted?
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Art, Nature, and Spirituality Can Help Protect Against DiseaseAlice G. Walton
Experiencing a sense of awe may reduce inflammation – and depression.
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The Dangerous Use and Misuse of Alcohol and Alcohol Interactive DrugsSami Hocine
People who drink regularly could be at risk of serious alcohol and medication interactions.
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Yoga's Benefits Go Straight to the HeartNeil Wagner
Yoga doesn't get enough respect as exercise. It's not just for relaxation -- it's good for your heart.
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Childhood Trauma's Lasting ImpactEsther Entin, M.D.
The effects of traumatic events in childhood can last a lifetime. But they don't need to.
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Body Cameras Can Prevent ViolenceNeil Wagner
Body cameras cut police violence by over 50% and could perhaps have saved Michael Brown's life.
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New Insights into Why Some People Are Resistant to Stress, DepressionSami Hocine
Some people are just not affected by stress very much. A new study suggests why and offers hope for new treatments for depression.
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The Science of Choking Under PressureSami Hocine
Performing our best under pressure is not easy, and people have different reasons for choking.
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Researchers Gain Insight into How Stress Debilitates the BrainAlice G. Walton
Chronic stress can wreak havoc on the mind. Now we understand what it’s doing to the brain.
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Protein Production Put on Hold During Times of StressSami Hocine
The misfolded proteins that accumulate in ALS and Alzheimer's appear to be the result of cells' response to stress.
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Changing A Memory’s Emotional Color and Maybe Its ImpactSami Hocine
Events connected to strong emotions are colored by those feelings. Scientists are figuring out how to disconnect the two.
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Gas Disconnects Traumatic Memories, Loosens the Grip of PTSDAlice G. Walton
Xenon gas may be a better PTSD treatment: It helps disconnect traumatic memories from the pain that can go with them.
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Biochemical Keys to Stress and Resilience Are UncoveredAlice G. Walton
Some people seem resistant to stress, while others are susceptible to it. Researchers are starting to understand why.
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Certain Occupations Make Parenthood Even HarderAlice G. Walton
Certain jobs make being a parent even more stressful.
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Stress Is a Recipe for Weight GainBeth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Stress can add an extra 100 calories day — even if you don't eat more. For those who are depressed, it's even worse news.
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Running, Even for Just Five Minutes a Day, Helps the HeartAlice G. Walton
Even just five minutes of running each day can boost heart health.
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Details Emerge on The Link Between Stress and Heart DiseaseCharlotte LoBuono
Chronic stress — the kind faced by doctors in the ICU — increases white blood cells that can cause life-threatening plaques to form.
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What Stress Does to Your MemorySami Hocine
High levels of stress hormones reduce interconnections among cells in the brain, interfering with our ability to remember.
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The Art of Cheering Up FriendsAlice G. Walton
The best way to cheer someone up may depend on how robust or fragile their self esteem is.
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Flour Power May Lower Cholesterol and Fight Metabolic SyndromeBeth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
When a community substituted a modified form of wheat fiber for the flour in their diets, they saw a big reduction in cholesterol.
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The Stress of Family Conflicts Increases the Risk of Premature DeathCharlotte LoBuono
The stress of conflict in our relationships with family and friends can actually shorten our lives. Pick your battles.
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Stress Can Make A Bad Diet Even Worse for Your Health Alice G. Walton
When we are stressed, the comfort foods we crave have an even worse impact on our weight and health than usual.
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Fiber Adds Years to Heart Attack Survivors' LivesBeth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
A cup or two of whole grain pasta may be all it takes to reduce your risk of another heart attack.
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Bullying's Effects Seen in AdulthoodCharlotte LoBuono
We tend to think of bullying as schoolyard behavior, but it can affect victims even as adults.
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The Keys to Life after a Heart Attack: Medication and Lifestyle Changes Part 2Richard Josephson, M.D., and Sri K. Madan Mohan, M.D.
For many people, having a heart attack is a wake-up call that sets them on a healthier path.
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Physicians Take on Gun ViolenceEsther Entin, M.D.
Because of their special understanding of family issues, doctors can play a big role when it comes to preventing gun violence, according to a new ACP policy statement.
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The Keys to Life after a Heart Attack: Medication and Lifestyle Changes Part 1Richard Josephson, M.D. and Sri K. Madan Mohan, M.D.
More and more people are surviving heart attacks, but follow-up care is crucial. Know your options.
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Let's Talk About It Over Dinner: When Blood Sugar Drops, Anger Levels RiseAlice G. Walton
Couples get angrier with each other when they are hungry, and they have the voodoo dolls to prove it.
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Stress Makes Allergies WorseLeslie Carr
Stress appears to make allergies worse. Calming the mind can help.
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Childhood Stress Can Prematurely Age GenesAlice G. Walton
Stress in childhood can have lasting effects that can be seen in children's genes.
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All Joy And No Fun: The Paradox of Modern ParenthoodJennifer Senior
Violent Video Games and Aggression Esther Entin, M.D.
Playing violent video games makes kids prone to seeing others as hostile and acting aggressively.
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Stress Can Reduce a Woman's Chances of Becoming Pregnant Alice G. Walton
Stress can greatly reduce a woman’s odds of becoming pregnant.
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New Hints at The Brain Chemistry Behind AnxietyMichael J. Gertner
The brain chemistry of people with anxiety may make it more difficult for them to turn off activity. Luckily, there appears to be a way to change this.
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Massage a Viable Treatment for Chronic Neck PainAlice G. Walton
Massage can be an effective treatment for chronic neck pain, but you should be treated several times a week for several weeks.
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More Evidence for Bullying's Emotional TollEsther Entin, M.D.
Bullying casts a long shadow. There are things parents can do to reduce the emotional, physical, and psychological damage.
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Quitting Smoking Can Significantly Improve Mental HealthAlice G. Walton
People who smoke usually feel it helps them cope with stress and anxiety, but that's not true. It actually causes those feelings.
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Chronic Stress Disrupts Balance Between White and Gray Matter in the BrainMichael J. Gertner
Chronic stress appears to alter the balance of white to gray brain matter. This may explain several mental disorders.
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New Routes to Easing Chronic Pain Michael J. Gertner
Two studies shed light on the brain signals behind chronic pain and suggest new approaches to overriding them.
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To Ease Babies' Colic — ProbioticsAlice G. Walton
Probiotics can help reduce infants' colic, easing babies' discomfort and parents' stress.
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Yoga's Benefits for Cancer SurvivorsAlice G. Walton
Yoga can increase cancer survivors' energy, reduce fatigue, and lower inflammation at the cellular level.
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A Different Approach to Self-ControlNeil Wagner
Our willpower can fail us when we are tired or stressed. But how we view the problem could be the problem.
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Meditation May Help Relieve Anxiety, Depression, and PainCharlotte LoBuono
New Blood Pressure Recommendations May Mean You Don't Need Meds After AllAlice G. Walton
If you have borderline high BP, around 140/90 mm Hg, it may be better to hold off on treatment depending on your age and other factors.
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Fewer Psychiatrists Accept Health InsuranceNeil Wagner
Obamacare promotes greater access to mental health services but few psychiatrists accept insurance.
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Physical Brain Injuries Increase Likelihood of PTSDNeil Wagner
Physical injury to the the brain also raises the risk of post-traumatic stress.
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Santa Claus, Aging SuccessfullyNeil Wagner
How healthy is Santa Claus? He surely has some belly fat. But he's actually in pretty good shape.
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Media Coverage of Traumatic Events and Acute StressAlice G. Walton
It's OK to be informed, but binge-watching the news when disaster strikes can cause traumatic stress.
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Sacrosine Shows Promise As a New Way to Relieve DepressionNeil Wagner
Sarcosine, found in muscles and other body tissues, improved mood better than a popular antidepressant.
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The Myth of “Healthy Obesity”Charlotte LoBuono
It's all bad news: you can't be overweight and healthy. Period.
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A Short Course in Eating Better Alice G. Walton
It takes surprisingly little to help people shop smarter and eat better. Time for a tune up.
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Monkey Mind, A Memoir of AnxietyDaniel Smith
A Promising New Route to Treating Post-Traumatic Stress DisorderAlice G. Walton
The “hunger hormone” ghrelin may help short-circuit PTSD. A vaccine may be possible.
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How Well You Cope with Rejection May Be Up to Your BrainNeil Wagner
Painful feelings of rejection actually are rooted in the brain, and may be cured there.
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A Parental Wake-Up Call: Yelling Doesn't HelpEsther Entin, M.D.
No parent starts out wanting to yell at his or her child. But somewhere along the line, usually in adolescence, most of us do.
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Social Media Like Twitter, Facebook Can Help Smokers QuitAlice G. Walton
Social media sites can offer people trying to quit smoking the community and support they need to succeed.
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Lifestyle Changes Reverse Aging in ChromosomesMichael J. Gertner
When we eat right, exercise and receive emotional support, even our chromosomes look younger.
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The World Happiness Report: People Do Not Live by GDP AloneNeil Wagner
The World Happiness Report may surprise those who think all they need is a palm tree by the sea.
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Poverty's Mental Toll Leslie Carr
Being poor robs you of mental bandwidth. The toll money worries take is roughly equal to losing 13 points off your IQ score.
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Shining A Light to Turn Off AnxietyNeil Wagner
When MIT researchers flipped the switch connecting two brain regions, anxiety vanished.
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Treating Post-Traumatic Stress and Alcoholism SimultaneouslyMichael J. Gertner
Post-traumatic stress and alcoholism often go hand-in-hand. Treatments coincide, too.
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Scientists Succeed in Creating a False MemoryMichael J. Gertner
It's not quite "Inception," but scientists have invaded the brains of mice and made fake memories.
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Letting Hospital Patients SleepNeil Wagner
Is waking patients during the night to take vital signs more important than letting them sleep?
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When It Comes to Resolving Conflicts in Relationships, One Size Does Not Fit AllNeil Wagner
When couples fight, issues of disrespect or neglect may underlie the conflict.
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Eczema May Make Infants Vulnerable to Food AllergiesCharlotte LoBuono
Irritated, inflamed skin may set the autoimmune response leading to food allergies in motion.
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Antibiotics Harm Bacteria...and The Machinery of Our Cells Alice G. Walton
Antibiotics can kill bacteria, but they also cause serious stress to our own cells.
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How You Think About Stress Can Affect Your HeartNeil Wagner
Not everyone feels their health is threatened by stress, but if you do, it's bad news for your heart
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Self-Help That WorksJohn C. Norcross, PhD, Linda F. Campbell, PhD, John M. Grobal, PsyD, John W. Santrock, PhD, Florin Selagea, MS and Robert Sommer
Too Much Time on Your Hands? Volunteering Reduces Hypertension RiskCharlotte LoBuono
Volunteering is not just good for the soul. It's good for your blood pressure.
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Veterans with Multiple Brain Injuries Are at Greater Risk of SuicideAlice G. Walton
Veterans who sustain more than one head trauma are at much greater risk of suicide.
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The Power of Good HabitsAlice G. Walton
We all fall back on our habits; the trick is to make them healthy.
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Heart Problems That Create More Heart ProblemsNeil Wagner
Having a heart condition is stressful and can make heart problems worse. It looks like some antidepressants can help.
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Re-Tuning the Brain: Ultrasound's Effect on MoodNeil Wagner
You can't feel or hear it, but ultrasound improved patients' pain and mood.
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The Genes Behind Circadian Patterns and Major DepressionMichael J. Gertner
If the genes behind our body's clock fall out of sync, depression can be the result.
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In Relationships, Sacrifices Can BackfireNeil Wagner
Doing something nice for your partner is usually good for the relationship. But not always. When to watch out.
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Our Fear of Missing OutNeil Wagner
The fear of missing out — we all suffer from it at times, but social media is making it worse.
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Affirming Our Priorities Helps Offset the Mental Effects of Stress Alice G. Walton
Self-affirmations can help you through periods of chronic stress.
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Deep Relaxation Brings Immediate Genetic ChangesLeslie Carr
Meditation, yoga, and other practices that bring deep relaxation can actually alter your genes.
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There's Earning, and Then There's OverearningAlice G. Walton
Having more than we can possibly use can put dent in happiness.
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Acute Decompensated Heart Failure: Definitions, Symptoms, and Treatment Joel Schilling, M.D., Ph.D.
Heart failure is one of the most common and life-threatening conditions in the U.S. What to do when things go from bad to worse.
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It's Healthier To Give than To ReceiveNeil Wagner
Helping others isn't just a good thing to do. It's one of the best de-stressors there is.
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The Myth of MultitaskingCharlotte LoBuono
To the guy checking his mail as he talks on the phone: you aren't efficient; you're distracted.
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Yoga May Help Mental Health Disorders, from Depression to SchizophreniaAlice G. Walton
Yoga can help ease certain mental health disorders.
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Health Tips to Carry Forward into 2013Leslie Carr
New years are for fresh starts and self improvement. Here are some findings to take with you into 2013.
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Nature Ignites a Creative SparkCharlotte LoBuono
Aromatherapy Can Lower Heart Rate, Blood PressureNeil Wagner
Exposure to certain scents can lower heart rate and BP. Just don't inhale them for too long.
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Taking Early Control of Traumatic Memories May Help Treat PTSDAlice G. Walton
A new treatment for PTSD helps prevent memory from running amok.
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Meditation: Changing the Mind for the BetterNeil Wagner
Meditation changes the brain differently, depending on the type of meditation you practice.
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Cyberbullying in Offices is More Common Than You Might ThinkAlice G. Walton
Bullying doesn't just happen at school. Cyberbullying at work can affect your mental health.
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Why Teenage Fear LingersNeil Wagner
Problems with anxiety often show up in adolescence. A study shows why, and why it's hard for teens..
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Are You Teflon or Velcro When It Comes to Stress?Leslie Carr
Some people find it pretty easy to shed a stressful day, but for others, it lingers...
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Learning to Identify Negative Emotions May Be Important in Battling DepressionAlice G. Walton
Learning to identify your emotions may help with depression. It's not as easy as it sounds.
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An Experimental Drug May Address the Cognitive Problems of PTSDAlice G. Walton
Post-traumatic stress disorder is more than anxiety. A new drug may help the cognitive problems...
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A Gene May Help Explain Happiness in Women, Not MenAlice G. Walton
A gene previously dubbed the "warrior gene" because of its links to aggression may also be linked...
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The Complicated Relationship between Alcohol and AnxietyAlice G. Walton
Alcohol addiction may rewire the brain so that it can't rebound from stress. PTSD suffers may want..
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A Brain Chemical That Makes Bad Memories DisappearAlice G. Walton
Researchers discover why anxiety can persist for months or years after a stressful event. It's all about a brain chemical.
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Feeling Respected is a Key to Well-BeingLeslie Carr
When it comes to what makes you happy, feeling respected and admired is better than money...
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Exposure to Stress in Childhood Appears to Age Cells PrematurelyEsther Entin, M.D.
Stress, particularly violence, appears to prematurely age children at a cellular level, leaving...
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The Mainstreaming of Alternative Medicine: Does the Research Support the Movement? Part 2: MeditationAlice G. Walton
Meditation increases the size of brain areas associated with memory and reduces our vulnerability to stress.
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The Biology of Kindness and Well-BeingNeil Wagner
Everyday experiences change the brain. Researchers consider the effects of well being and kindness..
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Social Jet Lag May Be Why You're Fatigued (And Fat)Alice G. Walton
Our daily schedules are out of sync with our internal clocks. It started with the light bulb...
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Longer Commutes, Poorer HealthNeil Wagner
Longer commutes are associated with poorer health. Prolonged sitting is partly to blame, but traffic also takes a toll.
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The Happiness DilemmaAlice G. Walton
The pursuit of happiness is not as simple as we might think. What you focus on can make a big difference to your health.
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A Snapshot of Stress Across the GenerationsAlice G. Walton
The Millennial generation is more stressed than generations before. They are also less able to cope.
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and the BrainAlice G. Walton
Certain brain centers are less active in chronic fatigue syndrome patients, suggesting a new...
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Blood Test Can Reliably Diagnose Teen DepressionMichael J. Gertner
Markers found in a simple blood test reliably distinguished depressed teens from those who weren't..
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Death and Taxes: Road Fatalities Rise on Tax DayNeil Wagner
The stress of doing taxes can distract us on the road. Traffic fatalities rise every tax day...
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Dogs In the Workplace Can Reduce StressLeslie Carr
Taking your pup to work can reduce stress and may increase workers' productivity...
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The Stress-Immunity ConnectionAlice G. Walton
Stress can lead to reduced immune system function. Reduce stress, reduce your odds for illness.
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Endorphins May Explain Why Alcohol Makes Us Feel HappyAlice G. Walton
Alcohol works by releasing "feel good" chemicals, endorphins, in the brain, which could explain its addictiveness.
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One in Five Americans Suffers from Mental Health ProblemsAlice G. Walton
One in five Americans suffers from mental health problems. There is no reason to feel uncomfortable about seeking help.
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The Impact of Bad BossesAlice G. Walton
A controlling, coercive boss can take a toll on your well being. But there is more to it than that.
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Consequences of Insomnia Go Beyond Fatigue, Poor PerformanceSusan H. Scher, MD
Insomnia is a major health risk. It erodes your quality of life. But too few doctors even ask...
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Oxytocin Could Help Introverts Feel More OutgoingAlice G. Walton
The mother-baby bonding hormone, oxytocin, made introverts feel more outgoing and trusting.
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Indecision and Lack of Commitment Breed UnhappinessNeil Wagner
Some people constantly doubt themselves rather than committing to their choices, no matter how small
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Children's Powers of Positive ThinkingEsther Entin, M.D.
At what age do children learn that one can choose to see a situation in a more positive light?
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Uncovering Why Marijuana Has Opposing Effects on the BrainAlice G. Walton
Smoking pot can make people calm, anxious, or even psychotic. A study reveals the chemical culprit..
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Adrenal Hormone DHEA For Menopause Symptoms Alice G. Walton
The hormone DHEA sounds like a miracle: it may ease menopause symptoms and boost sexual interest.
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Important Link in the Stress Response Could Mean Better TreatmentAlice G. Walton
Researchers discover an important step in the stress response, which, if blocked, could stop...
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Children and Family ViolenceEsther Entin, M.D.
The brains of children exposed to family violence show changes similar to those of soldiers...
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Bad Bosses Follow You HomeNeil Wagner
Having a difficult, abusive boss can strain personal relationships at home.
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Alcohol: Friend or Foe? Alice G. Walton
Drinking offers health benefits and risks. Get help sifting through the latest findings.
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Dreams Can Help Heal Mental WoundsAlice G. Walton
REM sleep can reduce the emotional impact of traumatic memories.
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A Sobering Look at AlcoholNeil Wagner
Heavy drinking and alcoholism raise a person's risk of cancer and a host of other diseases considerably.
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The Hidden Costs of Not Taking a Sick DayLeslie Carr
People who decide to come to work when they feel sick spread disease.
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Stressful Life Events Can Up Death Risk: But There's a LimitAlice G. Walton
Going through a string of difficult life events in middle age raises one's death risk.
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Seasonal Affective Disorder: Coming Out of the ColdAlice G. Walton
Seasonal affective disorder occurs when a lack of sun disrupts the body's circadian and serotonin cycles. It a real form of depression.
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How We React to Stress Influences PerformanceAlice G. Walton
How you interpret your stress can influence how you perform on tests.
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The Cost of the Economy: How to Recover Health and Happiness in the Face of Financial CrisisAlice G. Walton
What you can do to cope with the stress of financial hardship – emotionally and practically.
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Researchers Unravel How Stress Leads to DepressionAlice G. Walton
Stress can lead to depression, but new brain cells may be responsible for stopping the process...
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A Nagging ProblemEsther Entin, M.D.
Kids' nagging can wear down moms' resistance. But a study found some winning strategies...
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Generalized Anxiety and Interpersonal Relationship Problems Deeply IntertwinedAlice G. Walton
People with anxiety often have problematic social relationships, partly as a result of their worries
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Pets Are Good For Everyone, Not Just "Pet People"Neil Wagner
Pet owners score higher on a variety of measures of healthy adjustment...
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Massage Beats Conventional Treatments for Lower Back PainNeil Wagner
Several types of massage can be helpful in relieving back pain.
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The Invisible Epidemic: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Memory and the BrainJ. Douglas Bremner, M.D.
Stressful Events Lead to Unexpected Reaction in Panic PatientsAlice G. Walton
You might think people with panic disorder would fall apart in a crisis, but that's not the case...
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The Roots of Body Dysmorphic DisorderAlice G. Walton
People with body dysmorphic disorder have problems in the brain's visual processing system.
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Strong Social Support Systems at Work May Lengthen LifeAlice G. Walton
Getting along well with the coworkers may lengthen your life. Getting along with the boss... not...
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Cooperation and Guilt Linked in the BrainAlice G. Walton
Do we cooperate with others to experience positive feelings or avoid the bad ones?
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Reducing Stress May Boost Success Rate with IVFAlice G. Walton
Reducing stress can improve the odds of becoming pregnant through in vitro fertilization.
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Alcoholism May Be Linked to Impulsivity Gene, Brain DifferencesAlice G. Walton
People with alcoholism in the family tend to have a genetic variation affecting impulsivity. Environmental factors also play a role.
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Food May Activate Same Addiction Centers in the Brain as DrugsAlice G. Walton
Food addiction and drug addiction may activate the same reward areas of the brain.
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Long Workdays May Raise Heart RiskNeil Wagner
Working over 11 hours a day regularly can raise your risk of heart disease significantly.
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Cortisol May Ease Fear of HeightsNeil Wagner
A dose of cortisol, the stress hormone secreted when we are afraid or stressed, helped acrophobics..
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Food for Thought: What the Ultimate Organ Needs to Stay HealthyAlice G. Walton
Some foods can help you feel, think and remember better. You may know about blueberries, but curcumin?
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Accidental Discovery Grows Hair in Bald Mice: Are People Next?Neil Wagner
An accidental discovery has resulted in serious hair re-growth in stressed mice. If men are next...
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"Talk Therapy" May Rewire the BrainAlice G. Walton
Anxious? Cognitive behavior therapy can help. The changes it brings can be seen in the brain itself.
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Antioxidants May Combat Male InfertilityNeil Wagner
Antioxidants appear to improve male fertility, reducing damaging oxidative stress on sperm...
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Exercise May Be Best Bet for IBS SufferersAlice G. Walton
Exercise significantly reduces the severity of IBS symptoms.
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Meditation Changes the Cells of the BrainAlice G. Walton
Meditation changes the brain, with areas related to learning and memory expanding and areas related to anxiety, contracting.
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How to Beat Test AnxietyNeil Wagner
Writing about your anxiety may help release some of its grip and enable you to perform more in line with your ability.
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New Research Shows Us Why We Should Listen to the HeartAlice G. Walton
Do people listen to their bodies have better instincts when it comes to making intuitive decisions?
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New Antibiotics Brings Relief to IBS SufferersAlice G. Walton
A new antibiotic may bring significant relief to IBS sufferers; but will it work over the long-term?
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Fibromyalgia: Too Tough for Mindfulness Therapy?Neil Wagner
Can mindfulness therapy reduce the pain experienced by people with this baffling condition?
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The Happiness of the Unemployed Rises AgainAlice G. Walton
If you've been laid off, take heart: new research shows that within one year, you'll be about as happy as you were before the layoff.
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The Best of 2010: Health Tips to Take With Us Into 2011Alice G. Walton
Planning for a healthier 2011? We pull together some of the top health news stories of this past year.
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Can Sleep Deprivation Prevent Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?Alice G. Walton
Scientists have found a way to disrupt upsetting memories of traumatic events: sleep deprivation.
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Antidepressant Use Climbs as Talk Therapy Rates Drop - But Is Mindfulness the Key?Alice G. Walton
More people are seeking treatment for depression. But the type of treatment they choose may not be..
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Increased Risk of Heart Disease Seen in Women with High Job StrainNeil Wagner
No surprise: women facing job stress have a greatly increased risk of heart disease. But what to do?
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Retirement Reverses Job-Related Fatigue, DepressionAlice G. Walton
Workers with exhaustion and depression felt significantly better after they retired...
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Stress Not So Bad for the BellyAlice G. Walton
Stress isn't behind as much weight gain as was previously thought, but there are sex differences...
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A Hard-Knock Life May Do You Good Down the RoadAlice G. Walton
Facing some adversity in your life may help you better cope with stress and be happier later on.
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Bad Habits Make Bad Employees, Study FindsAlice G. Walton
People who smoke, overeat, or don't exercise take more sick days, while those who drink take fewer.
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New Evidence that Stress KillsNeil Wagner
Look at the hair of cardiac patients and you can see that in the months before the attack...
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Some Blood Pressure Medications May Raise Blood PressureNeil Wagner
Renin, an enzyme, may offer a way to figure out which blood pressure meds a patient may best respond
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Luckily, Cancer Risk Does Not Depend on Personality, Researchers FindAlice G. Walton
The idea that one's personality can contribute to cancer has not been found to be true.
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Affects the Brain and Gut AlikeAlice G. Walton
Researchers find that Irritable Bowel Syndrome is linked to changes in the brain as well as the gut.
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Putting Meditation to the Test Alice G. Walton
Science is putting the ancient practice to the test. It appears that being mindful can change your brain and your behavior.
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Don't Throw Out the Rabbit's Foot: Good Luck Charms May Just WorkAlice G. Walton
Have a good luck charm? It may actually help performance by boosting confidence
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Is a Little Stress Good for The Body? New Research Shows It Might Help Fight CancerAlice G. Walton
Mice "stressed" by living in stimulating environments fought cancer better than those not stressed.
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Overtime Ups Risk of Death from Heart DiseaseAlice G. Walton
People who work a great deal of overtime are at greater risk of heart-related death. Type A behavior may be partly to blame.
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The Mere Sight of Illness Boosts the Immune SystemNeil Wagner
Just seeing people who show symptoms of illness seems to stimulate the immune system.
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Nerve Block May Help Treat Post-Traumatic Stress DisorderAlice G. Walton
A promising experimental treatment for intractable PTSD involves anesthetizing the nerves of the stellate ganglion.
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Dieting Increases Stress Hormone, Makes Weight Loss HarderAlice G. Walton
Dieting can actually make it harder to shed pounds because it raises levels of the stress hormone cortisol.
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Stressed Out, Part II: Managing StressAlice G. Walton
Stress is a fact of life, but you can learn to manage it better, both mentally and physically.
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Stressed Out: The Behavior and Biology of StressAlice G. Walton
Stress is a feeling, but it is also a biological response that is both helpful and harmful.
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Children Left On the Home Front When Moms and Dads Go to WarEsther Entin, M.D.
Kids and caregivers left behind during deployment have to shoulder a heavy burden. A study looks at what can help.
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Yoga Begins to Reveal Its SecretsNeil Wagner
Yoga appears to help the body by reducing its inflammatory response to stress.
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Newly Retired Feel Younger and HealthierAlice G. Walton
Retirement is good for your health. In fact, if your work life has been stressful, you are likely to feel much better after you retire. According to one study, it's like turning the clock back eight years
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When It Comes to Learning New Skills, A Little Stress Is Worth ItAlice G. Walton
As stressful as learning a new skill can be, the happiness we gain from our new level of competence more than makes up for it.
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Getting Online Support May Help College Kids Tackle DrinkingAlice G. Walton
College students who have harmful drinking patterns can be helped to rein in their drinking by receiving personalized online feedback.
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Stress Rewires the Brain, Unstressed Times Bring ReliefAlice G. Walton
Stress appears to rewire the brain, making it respond in an obsessive, repetitive rather than creative fashion. The good news is...
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These Are The Good Times Alice G. Walton
Appreciating even the smallest positive moments in your life builds emotional strength, and wards off stress and depression.
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Anxious People Need to Work Harder to Keep UpAlice G. Walton
People who are anxious may have a hard time ignoring distractions.
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Exercise as Mood EnhancerNeil Wagner
People feel good after exercising and this feeling can last up to 12 hours.
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Lowering Job Stress May Reduce Risk for Major Depression Alice G. Walton
Job stress can raise the chances a person will experience major depression.
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Finding Fun Ways to Stay Fit Jordana Bieze Foster
Think of play (dancing, hiking, tennis) when you think of fitness. It will help keep you motivated.
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Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for DepressionNeil Wagner
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy asks people to observe their thoughts and to focus on the physical sensation of breathing.
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Music May Be Good for the Heart, Literally Alice G. Walton
Listening to pleasurable music helps dilate blood vessels significantly, just as blood pressure medications like statins do.
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Far Beyond The Three R'sEsther Entin, M.D.
Social skills, such as knowing how to resist peer pressure, endure beyond childhood and support a person's success in adulthood.
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Bad Managers Raise Risk of Heart Disease Neil Wagner
Stress at work from a bad boss can increase your risk of heart disease.
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Keeping Those Pounds OffNeil Wagner
When it comes to maintaining weight loss, telephone counseling appears to be just as effective as face-to-face counseling.
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Gulf War Illness, UnraveledNeil Wagner
Gulf War illness was originally dismissed by many as a psychosomatic illness. Then a cause was found.
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Smokers Quit in ClustersAlice G. Walton
When people close to you quit smoking, you are more likely to quit as well.
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MigraineRichard P. Kraig, Ph.D., M.D.
Virtual Reality Therapy as a Treatment for Post Traumatic Stress DisorderNeil Wagner
A new study of has found a surprising use for virtual reality technology — as a therapeutic method for helping people suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD.
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Schizophrenia and StressCheryl Corcoran, M.D., and Dolores Malaspina, M.D., M.S.P.H.
The Children of 9/11Tom Gilbert
Nearly 73 percent of children who lost a parent in the Sept. 11, 2001, World Trade Center catastrophe developed a psychiatric illness in the years following the event.
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Suicide Assessment, Intervention and PreventionMorton M. Silverman, M.D.
Stress and AllergyRosalind J. Wright, M.D., M.P.H., and Sheldon Cohen, Ph.D
Have you ever noticed that sometimes when you're having a really tough day, you sneeze a lot and your skin feels itchier? It's not a coincidence, your emotions may have been the trigger.
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)Gary M. Gray, M.D.
Tincture of opium may help relieve IBS symptoms when other medicines fail.
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More than a Little Heartburn: Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Gary M. Gray, M.D.
To reduce episodes of heartburn, avoid cigarettes,late night meals and alcohol and coffee in the evening.
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Anxiety DisordersKathryn J. Zerbe, M.D.
Psychodynamic therapy works best with those who are curious to learn more about themselves and their inner thoughts.
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A Fate Worse than Debt: Credit Cards and StressTom Gilbert
Most Americans know from personal experience that high credit card debt is bad for their financial health.
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Fibromyalgia: Real or Imaginary?M. Nergis Alnigenis (Yanmaz), M.D., and Peter Barland, M.D.
A low-impact exercise program may help relieve the symptoms of Fibromyalgia Syndrome.
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The Neurobiology of DepressionJuan F. Lopez, M.D.
The Response to StressBruce McEwen, Ph.D., and Dean Krahn, M.D
What do we mean when we say we are "stressed out"? We may just be having a bad day, or feeling pressured by too many things to do and too little time to do them.
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Rewards and AddictionsDean D. Krahn, M.D.
Drug abusers, alcoholics and overeaters may appear to be out of control but, actually, it's the opposite. Their brain chemistry, thrown out of balanceby substance abuse, is strongly dictating their behavior.
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What We Know about Unhealthy Behaviors and How You Can Change ThemDean D. Krahn, M.D.
We pride ourselves on our intelligence but we still engage in many unhealthy behaviors — eating and drinking to excess, smoking, abusing drugs.
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